Nigeria’s government has long talked about diversifying its oil-dependent economy but it’s actions have not always matched the bluster.
Category: Economy
Can Akufo-Addo Revamp Ghana’s SOEs?
Accra, May 12, 2017/–The performance of the State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana for the past decade has never been the best, making economists and experts to think that whether the glorious days of the SOEs sector are over. SOES are legal entities which are created by the government in order to partake in commercial […]
Ghana: Uber Eyes Kumasi Taxi Cab Market
Accra, May 11, 2017/–Uber Technologies Inc, a global transportation network company operating in 240 cities worldwide has announced plans to expand its business to Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city after a successful operation in Accra.
How to Achieve and Sustain Economic Growth in Africa
May 11, 2017/–Expanded research by Visa with its Africa Integration Index measures the economic “connectedness” of African economies and the impact on socio-economic development.
Bank of Ghana Busted Multimillion Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Accra, Ghana. May 10, 2017 – The Bank of Ghana has warned the general public about the activities of a company called MMM Ghana, which is believed to be operating a Ponzi scheme through a virtual office.
SAP to Support and Grow East Africa’s Smallholder Farming Sector
Nairobi, Kenya, May 10 2017/ – SAP has announced the launch of its SAP Rural Sourcing Management solution connecting smallholder farmers and suppliers in rural areas with the supply chain of global agribusinesses and consumer products companies.
FDI Inflows to Africa Threatened by Global Economic Uncertainty
Nairobi, Kenya, May 10, 2017/ — Ministers from across Africa sat together with investors and the private sector at a roundtable to determine how best to tackle the investment and credit risk hurdles in order to make African risks bankable.
We Are Building the Future African Business Leaders -Parminder Vir
Lagos, Nigeria, May 10, 2017/–Ms. Parminder Vir is the CEO of The Tony Elumelu Foundation(TEF), She talks to Business Africa Online on the strategic steps being taken by TEF in accelerating empowerment of young African entrepreneurs. Achievements of the foundation so far, and plans for 2017.
Nigeria Fights the Worst Meningitis C Outbreak in 9 Years
Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2017/–Thousands of men, women, and children in northern Nigeria have been affected by a meningitis C outbreak, reportedly the largest to hit the country in the past nine years.
African CEOs: Economic Headwinds Can’t Stop Our Growth Agenda
Johannesburg, South Africa, May 10, 2017/ — Africa’s CEOs are confident that the outlook for business on the continent remains positive notwithstanding the unpredictable economic and socio-political climate.